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Social Work Major

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Description

The profession of social work is dedicated to preventing and solving social problems, whether they involve individuals, families, small groups, organizations, or communities. A broad range
of employment opportunities exist. Social workers are found in hospitals, public schools, family agencies, industry, courts, probation departments, government facilities, children’s agencies,
and in facilities that serve persons with disabilities. The Department of Social Work is committed
to excellence in preparing ethical and competent professional social workers who foster the
well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Through teaching,
service, and scholarship, the department promotes civic engagement in diverse societies. The
faculty assigned to the undergraduate program at the College is committed to excellence in
preparing students with the knowledge, values and skills necessary for generalist social work
practice, as well as informed and involved citizenship. The undergraduate major in social work
is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Graduates who continue with their
social work education may gain advanced standing in graduate programs because of the accredited
status of the major.
What can I do with a social work major?

Admission to the Program

Students may indicate their desire to major in social work at any time during the first two years of undergraduate study by registering with the Department of Social Work as an Intent to Major.
Such students will be assigned a departmental advisor to assist them with proper course
planning and career orientation as they pursue admission to the program. Students wishing to
enter the major in social work must submit an application form to the Department of Social
Work.

Enrollment is limited. The deadline for applications is March 15 for fall semester entry and September 15th for the spring semester. Students admitted to the program in the spring semester will take 5 semesters for program completion. Students may be required to take classes on the main campus and at the MetroCenter in Rochester, NY depending on seat availability. Students seeking acceptance to the major must meet the following criteria at time of application:

Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above.

Demonstration of suitability and capacity to enter the profession of social work.

Completion of a minimum of 54 credits, or an AA, AS or AAS.

Completion of the prerequisite courses (see below)

Admission is competitive. A grade point average higher than 2.5 may be required to gain acceptance
into the program depending on the number of applicants.
Delta College Program students must complete 34 credits and meet all other criteria. (The
Delta College curriculum meets the program’s requirement of SOC 100.)

Prerequisite Courses

SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology

PSH 110 Principles of Psycholoy

ONE of the following:

BIO 281 Elements of Human Biology

BIO 221 Survey of Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)

BIO 285 Biology of Aging

ONE of the following:

SOC 200 Social Statistics (or equivalent)

PSH 202 Introductory Statistics (or equivalent)

MTH 243 Elementary Statistics

Program Requirements

Students in the social work major pursue a bachelor of science degree, and must complete its requirements.

In addition to the course requirements below, students must meet the following requirements:

Maintain both a cumulative and major GPA of 2.5 or above.

Earn a grade of "C" or higher in every social work course required for the major.

Retake any required social work course in which a grade lower than "C" is earned.

Continue demostration of suitability and capacity to enter the profession of social work.

The above criteria must be met by all students when they enter field instruction in the senior year and before they graduate from the program.

Junior Year Courses

SWO 301 Human Behavior and Social Environment I

SWO 302 Human Behavior and Social Environment II

SWO 311 Human Service Systems/Social Policy

SWO 321 Human Diversity

SWO 322 Social and Economic Justice

SWO 341 Social Work Methods I

SWO 342 Social Work Methods II

SWO 310 Social Work Research Methods

Senior Year Courses

SWO
411 Human Service Systems/Policy Analysis

SWO 441 Social Work Methods III

ONE of the following*

SWO 451-453 Field Instruction I-II (10 credits)

SWO 454 Field Instruction (10 credits)

ONE of the following**

SWO 455-457 Field Seminar I-II (2 credits)

SWO 456 Seminar in Field Instruction (2 credits)

*NOTE: Generally, students are enrolled in SWO 451-453; with permission of faculty advisor and field
coordinator, students may select SWO 454 to complete the field instruction requirement as an
alternative to SWO 451-453.
**NOTE:
Students enrolling in SWO 451-453 must enroll in SWO 455-457. Students enrolling in
SWO 454 must enroll in SWO 456. SWO 441 must be taken with SWO 454-456, or SWO
453-457